propylon

[prop-uh-lon]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

propyla

propylaeum.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propylon¹

1825–35; < Greek propýlon, equivalent to pro- pro- ² + pýl ( ē ) gate + -on neuter singular noun ending

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Example Sentences

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The Legislative Coordinating Council this week approved a $293,488 contract for Propylon, a Dublin-based technology firm with a U.S. office in Lawrence.

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These activities are being supported by Propylon under our current maintenance contract.”

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House Speaker Ray Merrick says he’s pleased with progress so far in the state’s discussions with Propylon about addressing issues.

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Propylon CEO John Harrington says crews are putting plans in place to address the requests from state staff.

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Our little party was gathered in front of the great Propylon of the famous Temple of Luxor, whose mysterious grandeur we had come many thousands of miles to behold.